The cherry on top is the new compensator or muzzle brake, again it’s designed in-house. Springfield included a very nice one at no extra cost. Racking a factory handle with a 1-6X scope in the way is a pain, and a plus size latch is one of the first things you buy. Keeping with the competition theme also included is a new oversized charging handle. Out of the box, that is damn impressive in this weight class. 91 inch five-round group with Black Hills 77-grain, the gold standard of accuracy. Usually, a light barrel comes at the cost of accuracy, but the EDGE actually outperformed all my previous SAINT test models. The new barrel is a pencil profile, and combined with the new lower, gives the EDGE an empty weight of 6 pounds. The upper has some happy additions as well. If Springfield sells this as a stand-alone part in the future, they will crush the trigger market. I like it enough to move it into the number 2 slot all time of AR-15 triggers, bumping the Geisselle super dynamic down to third. This trigger lets you get all the accuracy out of the rifle possible, and for close range is lightning fast. My sample rifle’s trigger broke at what the gauge said was 4 pounds, but it felt like 2 pounds. It is the first true single stage trigger I have shot in an AR. You may have heard of him.) It is a one-piece unit, entirely self-contained as a cassette. Built in house, and obviously, with the input of Springfield’s competitive shooters, the new trigger is top shelf. The new one though, is nothing short of amazing. I was a pro level 3 gun shooter, I’m a little spoiled that way. The original SAINT trigger was better than mil spec, but still the first thing I would change. The real story of the lower receiver, however, is the trigger. The rear of the lower has integrated QD mounts on both sides, something I have never seen before. Lots of people like them, so it is a nice touch that they included it. This model comes with an ambidextrous safety, which is easy enough to remove if you think those get in the way. The trigger guard is integral to the lower and skeletonized for weight. Kudo’s for that, instead of some useless and stupid finger grooves on the magwell. I like the triangular cut out of the magazine well, both as a unique look, and as, a place I never considered you could cut weight. I write for a living, and I don’t have enough words to do it justice. Not only does it look cool, but the detail work also helps cut weight. Somebody spent some serious time programming the CNC machine. The new lower is machined from billet, and looks awesome. The included iron sights are awesome, regardless of who makes them. It features the same locking tabs as the previous model, which makes it very easy to remove for maintenance. It is small enough to be comfortable, and M-LOK compatible. The handguard is free floated, built in-house and nice. The EDGE retains the Bravo Company pistol grip and stock, which are good choices. Let’s start with what is the same as the previous SAINT models. If this is how Springfield is going to play ball, all the other AR builders should be afraid. At the time, I would equate that with investing in buggy whips as Model A’s rolled off the assembly line. I am not too proud to say that I openly mocked Springfield stepping into the AR game the day Trump was elected. I am shocked they can get it out the door at a price of $1,299, and given the features, you will be too. Springfield Armory threw in everything, including the kitchen sink and the baby’s bath water. It practically screams 3-Gun as soon as you pull it out of the box, and would serve just as well tactically with a swap of the muzzlebrake. The EDGE is a no holds barred, full-bore competition rifle. (tested) Modular MatchShort Reset Single Stage Type: Direct-impingement semiautomatic carbine. Read Clay’s Review of the SAINT Pistol here.
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